This promises to be the marquee clash of the round in the ECB Women’s One Day Cup 2026, featuring two sides firmly embedded in the upper half of the standings. Hampshire Women are flying high in second place with 32 points, hot on the heels of the league leaders, while Warwickshire Women are holding onto fourth place with 22 points from their 10 matches.
Hampshire have been incredibly consistent, losing just twice all season and maintaining a stellar net run rate of 0.486. Warwickshire have had a slightly more turbulent ride with five wins and four losses, and their negative net run rate of -0.249 means they need to keep winning to protect their top-four status from the chasing pack.
Squads:
Hampshire Women’s Cricket Team
Abigale Norgrove, Daisy Mullan, Ella McCaughan, Georgia Adams, Maia Bouchier, Poppy Tulloch, Ava Lee, Charli Knott, Ellyse Perry, Freya Kemp, Mary Taylor, Naomi Dattani, Rhianna Southby, Bex Tyson, Daisy Gibb, Freya Davies, Lauren Bell, Linsey Smith, Megan Sturge, Nancy Harman, Rebecca Tyson
Warwickshire Women’s Cricket Team
Chloe Brewer, Meg Austin, Amuruthaa Surenkumar, Bethan Ellis, Charis Pavely, Davina Perrin, Abbey Freeborn, Natasha Wraith, Emily Arlott, Georgia Davis, Hannah Baker, Hannah Hardwick, Hannah Rainey, Issy Wong, Katie George, Millie Taylor
Players to watch out:
Maia Bouchier
Maia Bouchier was incredibly prolific at the crease for Hampshire, putting together a highly destructive season in just 7 matches. She smashed 466 runs at a staggering average of 77.66, scoring at a rapid strike rate of 107.12. She repeatedly tore bowling attacks apart, hitting 65 boundaries and 3 sixes while crossing the milestone for two fifties and two massive centuries. Her season-best knock was a sensational 143, cementing her status as one of the most impactful top-order players in the country.
Charis Pavely
Charis Pavely had a blockbuster season for Warwickshire, combining aggressive strokeplay with remarkable consistency over her 10 matches. She accumulated 470 runs, remaining unbeaten twice to finish with an excellent average of 58.75 and a strike rate of 109.30. She was a constant boundary threat, clearing the ropes for 53 fours and 10 massive sixes, the joint-highest in the top order. With three half-centuries and two centuries to her name—including a highest score of 128 not out—she was a treat to watch.
Amanda Jade Wellington
Amanda Jade Wellington brought her trademark control and tactical brilliance to the Hampshire bowling department over 10 matches. She bowled more overs than almost anyone else in the tournament, sending down 96.3 overs and picking up 16 wickets. Her exceptional discipline kept batters quiet, maintaining an excellent economy rate of 4.26 and a bowling average of 25.75. While she didn’t manage a four or five-wicket haul, her consistency was remarkable, with best bowling figures of 3/52.
Mary Taylor
Mary Taylor was a highly effective weapon in the Warwickshire bowling attack, delivering impactful performances across her 8 appearances. She bowled a total of 57.4 overs, maintaining a steady line to pick up 11 wickets at a bowling average of 30.09. Though her economy rate settled at 5.73, her ability to strike at crucial times gave her team defensive momentum in the field. Her top performance of the season was an impressive three-wicket haul, finishing with best figures of 3/47.
Pitch:
The Utilita Bowl features a pitch that has evolved significantly over the years; while its early days heavily favored seamers, it has matured into a balanced deck that brings spin into play later on, though it can still offer good carry.
Weather:
It will be an exceptionally hot, mostly sunny day reaching a high of 33°C, with a southeast wind of 9 mph and zero percent chance of rain.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Chloe Brewer, Meg Austin, Amuruthaa Surenkumar, Bethan Ellis, Charis Pavely, Millie Taylor, Abigale Norgrove, Georgia Adams, Maia Bouchier, Poppy Tulloch, Charli Knott, Rebecca Tyson
Match Details:
Date – June 23, 2026
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – The Rose Bowl, Southampton
Broadcast – ECB Website, County YouTube channel
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